If you need to register and would like to do so by post (paperform) and not online

When your application form arrives at the Electoral Registration Office your name, date of birth and national insurance details are checked against government digital portals. If your details match then you are added to the Electoral Register. You will then receive a letter to confirm your entry on the electoral register.

If your details do not match the information on the government portals then you will receive a letter asking to supply further evidence.

If you would like to vote by post and not go to a polling station onpoll day

Your ballot papers are delivered to your home address or to any requested forwarding address. Your ballot papers will be delivered to you as part of a pack which you will need to complete and return in order for your vote to be counted. You should receive these within 10 days of poll day. You must provide your signature and date of birth as this information is used to verify your ballot papers.

You would like someone else to vote on my behalf at the polling stationby setting up a proxy

Please contact us in the Electoral Registration Office by clicking the Contact Details button in the next column to request a Proxy Application form.

Please provide the reason for this request in order for the correct form to be sent.

You will receive a letter confirming that the person you have nominated to cast your vote on your behalf (proxy) has been approved. Your proxy will receive a poll card. Your proxy must visit the polling station in person on poll day to cast your vote on your behalf.

*Please note that the person you nominate must be on the Electoral Register or they cannot be your proxy*

*Don't forget - you need to send evidence that you have changed your name with the form! This does not need to be an original. You can send us a copy of a marriage certificate, amended birth certificate or a deed poll certificate*

The details on your form will be checked against the details on your evidence. If they match then your name will be changed on the register and amendment letter will be sent.

If the details do not match then you will receive a letter asking for further information.

*This is a Postal Waiver form which allows you to vote without having to provide a signature. There must be a valid reason, such as an inability which may mean that your signature is inconsistent. If you apply for a postal waiver you will only have to provide your date of birth when completing your postal application and postal ballot paper.*

Your ballot papers are delivered to your home address or to any nominated forwarding address. Your ballot papers will be delivered to you as part of a pack which you will need to complete and return in order for your vote to be counted. You should receive these within 10 days of poll day. You must provide your date of birth as this information is used to verify my ballot papers.

If you would like someone else to vote on your behalf at the polling station but you are unable to provide asignature

Please contact us in the Electoral Registration Office by clicking the Contact Details button in the next column to request a Proxy Waiver form.

*If you apply for a proxy waiver you will need to nominate a person to act as your Proxy Waiver. You will need to provide your date of birth and your nominated person can assist (with your approval) to help you fill out the details on the form *

You will receive a letter confirming that the person you have nominated to cast your vote for you (my proxy) have been approved. Your proxy will receive a polling card before poll day that has your name on it. Your proxy must visit the polling station in person on poll day and take the poll card with them. They will then be able to cast your vote for you.

*Please note that the person you nominate must be on the Electoral Register or they cannot be your proxy*